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1.8

16 reviews

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Ulta Beauty has a severely fractured customer experience with a 1.8/5 rating driven by widespread customer service failures, operational mismanagement, and inconsistent store staff professionalism, though rare exceptional individual employees occasionally deliver positive experiences.

What customers love

  • Personalized beauty consultations and makeup lessons by knowledgeable staff members
  • Competitive pricing and promotional offers compared to brand direct websites
  • Individual associates occasionally provide exceptional, attentive customer service

Common concerns

  • Severe customer service failures including unresponsiveness, rudeness, discriminatory treatment, and repeated hang-ups from phone support
  • Online order fulfillment problems including unshipped orders, cancellations without explanation, and unresolved refunds
  • In-store staff inconsistency ranging from ignoring customers to providing false product information
  • Appointment booking failures with no backup plan or compensation when stylists are no longer employed
  • Defective products and inflexible return policies with no compensation or resolution support
  • Unresolved disputes between Ulta and third-party sellers regarding gift cards with customers caught in the middle

Customers mention

customer service failuresorder fulfillment issuesstaff professionalismrefund problemsin-store experiencediscriminatory treatment
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Margo Stephenson-Reda
16 May 2026

I neglected myself while my husband was…

I neglected myself while my husband was in Hospice, and after his passing I knew it was time to refocus on my own health and wellbeing. With aging skin and no real routine anymore, I realized I could waste a lot of money guessing at the right colors and products on my own. That’s when I decided to book a makeup lesson — and I am so grateful I did. I scheduled a session with Maggie K. at the Bainbridge/Aurora Ohio Ulta, and truly, it was the best $30 I’ve spent on makeup in years. Maggie was knowledgeable, kind, and completely focused on choosing products that worked for my skin, my coloring, and my goals. I came home and ended up editing about 95% of my old makeup. I’m starting the summer fresh with Ulta’s products, and I’m thrilled with everything — the foundation, concealer, blushes, lip gloss, mascara, brushes, and more. I even went back for a second lesson on eyeshadow and brow mascara, and once again, Maggie delivered fantastic results. I’m so pleased that I’m taking my 87 year old aunt to Ulta next so the team can rejuvenate her as well. This experience has been uplifting, confidence boosting, and exactly what I needed. Highly recommend Ulta as well as Maggie K. at the Bainbridge Twp / Aurora, Ohio store!

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Judi
14 May 2026

ULTA Downtown Summerlin

I went to the ULTA at Downtown Summerlin..Joslyn waited on me and was extremely sweet informative and a pleasure to deal with., because of her, I will go back for more makeup products.. In the past I have not shopped very often at Ulta but because of my experience today, I will go back. Highly recommend going there.

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Rhonda Wilson
13 May 2026

I find better bargains and free gifts…

I find better bargains and free gifts with purchase buying from this site rather than brand sites. I highly recommend you to purchase from Ulta over the cosmetics site to get more for your money and appreciated. I will never shop anywhere else. Great shopping experience.

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Ulta Beauty is rated 1.8 out of 5 from 16 verified customer reviews on ReviewTerminal — rated Bad. 19% of customers gave 4 or 5 stars.

What is Ulta Beauty's rating?

Ulta Beauty has an average rating of 1.8 out of 5 based on 16 customer reviews on ReviewTerminal.

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Ulta Beauty — Review Summary

Based on 16 verified customer reviews, Ulta Beauty holds an average rating of 1.8 out of 5 — rated Bad on ReviewTerminal. 19% of customers gave 4 or 5 stars.

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